Comments for Health and Running

Comment on What is it about 26.2? by Steve R J

Steve R J — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:23:14 +0000

Great post. I am working on training for my first marathon and this really rings true.

Comment on The First Post-Partum Run: 3 Motherhood Miles by Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:49:44 +0000

Post-script: I just looked at my Garmin stats from this run and the second 3-miler of the week. My first post-partum run had an average pace of 9;45 and today got that down to 9:26 on the second 3-miler. Progress!

Comment on The Importance of the Pelvic Floor by Christine

Christine — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:21:39 +0000

At the risk of sounding overly technical, kegels are by far the most common pelvic floor exercises but in order to fully rehabilitate the pelvic floor, you must also do certain exercises like: pelvic tilts, a forward kneeling stretch, supine butterfly stretch and double leg supine stretch. Think about it this way: the kegel is a “pulling up” action. Many of the muscles around the pelvis are side to side rather than vertical, In order to fully accommodate rehabilitation, you need to use them together as it is all connected. So: Kegels are GREAT. Just don’t rely on kegels alone to get your vagina back in fighting shape. I think we should put that on a T-shirt
Also, my pelvic floor education came from Carolyne Anthony of the Center for Women’s Fitness. She is truly remarkable in her intent to educate Pilates instructors about the importance of the pelvic floor and I want to give credit where it is due.

Comment on I’m a Mom! by Natalie

Natalie — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:56:38 +0000

Thanks Nick!!

Comment on I’m a Mom! by crossn81

crossn81 — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:24:31 +0000

Congrats!! You’ve entered an amazing new world!

Comment on You, Your Dog, & the Gym by Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:00:21 +0000

PLEASE FRANCHISE THIS!!! There is so much opportunity to expand this. The fitness and pet franchises opportunities are enormous (SNAP/Anytime meets Camp Bowow=$$$), and nobody else is doing what you’re doing (I know because I have been trying to find one in Denver for years). I used to run a for-profit doggy play group and people would happily pay $5-$10 for an hour of play time for their dogs. Combine that with gym membership and you’re in the money and I am in line to be your first customer in Denver!!

Comment on Anticipate the Hills by Peter

Peter — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:54:04 +0000

“Quite simply, cadence is how hard you press on the pedals multiplied by the number of times per minute you apply this force.”
This is rubbish! Cadence is simply number of revolutions per minute. It has nothing to do with how much force you use. Now, to maintain a particular cadence in different conditions, you may have to apply more force. The most efficient cadence for the majority of cyclists is between 80 and 95 rpm, regardless of whether you are on the flat or climbing. Maintaining your most efficient cadence as the terrain goes up is hard and requires much practice. It may feel better to climb at a lower cadence but it is always better to use your gears to maintain a higher cadence.

Comment on Runner’s Feet: The Bad & The Ugly (There is No Good) by chrissy

chrissy — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:42:19 +0000

Mine came from ill fitting work shoes. Eep

Comment on Running Pregnant: The Month Seven Slump by Natalie

Natalie — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:33:56 +0000

Kim, thanks for the comment! I’ve not read ‘Run Like a Girl’ but will be sure to check it out. I’ve read reviews though and heard the same positive take so that sounds like a good maternity leave book. Happy running!

Comment on Running Pregnant: The Month Seven Slump by Kim Miller

Kim Miller — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:47:49 +0000

Wow. I consider myself a failry dedicated and well-trained runner and even I have days that it’s hard to get out of bed. The only thing I remember about being pregnant was eating foods like McDonalds breakfast sandwiches, stuff I have not touched since since (never ran back in the days while pregnant, but likely would if I were pregnant now). I am, however, reading the book Run Like a Girl, and I think it’s fabulous. Everytime I pick it up it reminds me why I work so hard on running, and every other fitness area of my life. So, while you have downtime when the baby comes, if you haven’t read it, you might check it out. Hopefully it will give you a little motivation. Good luck! : )